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Published on: 7/4/2025

What could excessive thirst and urination indicate about my health?

Excessive thirst and urination can be signs of conditions like diabetes or a problem with how your body handles water.

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Explanation

Feeling very thirsty and needing to pee a lot can mean different things about your health. It might be because of diabetes, where your body has trouble using sugar. This can cause your body to try to get rid of extra sugar in your pee, making you thirsty and needing to pee more. Another reason could be diabetes insipidus, which is not related to sugar but happens when your body can’t keep water like it should, leading to lots of peeing and thirst.

Possible Causes:

  1. Diabetes Mellitus:
  • Your body struggles with sugar, causing more sugar in your blood and pee.
  • This can make you thirsty and need to pee often.
  1. Diabetes Insipidus:
  • Your body can’t keep water well, leading to lots of peeing and thirst.
  • It’s not about sugar, but about how your body handles water.

If you experience these symptoms, it’s important to talk to a doctor. They can help find out what’s going on and how to feel better.

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